MLB The Show 23

MLB The Show 23 features up to 9 difficulty modes. To see what the major differences are between these levels, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

What are the easy difficulties?

If you want to play MLB The Show 23 in easy mode, then you can pick between Beginner, Amateur, Minors or Rookie.

The Beginner difficulty is the easiest out of this group, followed by Amateur, Minors and then Rookie. You can find the descriptions for each below:

Beginner:

• “Our easiest difficulty setting that allows users to learn the mechanics of MLB The Show. Recommended for first time users.”

Amateur:

• “As accessible difficulty level that balances the gameplay experience and success for newer users.”

Minors:

• “A tough, yet accessible gameplay experience for newer users.”

Rookie:

• “A slightly more challenging gameplay experience for newer users.”

What are the normal difficulties?

There are two normal difficulty levels in MLB The Show 23. Veteran, which is the easier one, is designed for returning players. On the other hand, the All-Star level is made for those who are looking for a slightly more difficult challenge.

You can find the in-game descriptions for these modes below:

Veteran:

• “A well balanced starting difficulty suitable for returning users.”

All-Star:

• “A difficult gameplay experience that is ideal for returning users looking for a challenge.”

What are the hard difficulties?

You also have two options when it comes to the harder difficulties in MLB The Show 23. Hall of Fame is for players who want to test their skills while Legend offers the ultimate challenge.

You can find the description for both below:

Hall of Fame:

• “A demanding gameplay experience for those who want to put their skills to the test.”

Legend:

• “The most challenging gameplay experience. This difficult will challenge even the best players.”

What is Dynamic difficulty in MLB The Show 23?

The last difficulty option in this game is Dynamic.

With this mode, you will start at the Beginner level. Once you start to become more successful, the difficulty will automatically increase until the game determines the right balance when it comes to your skill level and challenge level.

Our Recommendation

If you are new to the series, then we recommend going with the Dynamic difficulty level as it will start at the Beginner level.

Once you improve your skills, the game will adjust its difficulty without any manual input, which should offer you a balanced experience.

How to change batting and pitching difficulties in MLB The Show 23

If you want to change the difficulties for the batting and/or pitching aspects of MLB The Show 23, then you need to do the following:

1. To start off, head over to the Settings menu from either the main menu or pause screen.

2. From the Settings menu, select Gameplay and then head over to the General tab. You can change tabs with the shoulder buttons on your controller.

3. In the General tab, you should see Hitting Difficulty and Pitching Difficulty.

4. Use the directional pad or left analog stick to change the difficulty levels for these two settings. These don’t have to be the same; therefore, you can make hitting easier and pitching harder or vice versa.

5. Once you are done making these changes, you need to back out of the Gameplay menu.

6. You should see a message appear. Here, you need to select Apply Changes.

7. The new difficulty settings should now be enabled when you play a game.

In MLB The Show 23, you can choose between the Casual, Simulation or Competitive gameplay styles. So, what are the main differences between these three modes? You can find out in this comparison guide at Seeking Tech.

What is the Casual gameplay style?

The Casual gameplay style is designed for players who are new to the series and/or would like to pick-up and play without needing to learn any complicated mechanics. It has the following description:

• “An easier, fun, pick-up and play experience with an emphasis on learning the game.”

What is the Simulation gameplay style?

The Simulation gameplay style is for players who are looking to an authentic experience as player and team statistics matter when it comes to determining the outcome. This setting has the following description:

• “Authentic MLB experience that plays true to the player and team rating.”

What is the Competitive gameplay style?

The Competitive gameplay style places the emphasis on user inputs. Therefore, the timing of your button presses matters. You can find its description below:

• “User input reigns supreme. Our online head-to-head default.”

If you are planning to play MLB The Show 23 in Diamond Dynasty and/or Online Play, then the gameplay style is automatically set to Competitive. If you want a consistent experience between all the available game modes, then we recommend that you use the Competitive play style.

How to change gameplay styles in MLB The Show 23

In order to change gameplay styles in MLB The Show 23, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, you need to head to the Settings menu from either the main menu or in-game pause menu.

2. From Settings, you need to select Gameplay.

3. In the Gameplay section, make sure you are in the General tab. You can use the shoulder buttons on the controller in order to switch tabs if you need to.

4. After getting to the General tab, move the cursor to Gameplay Style.

5. You can then use the left directional button, right directional button or left analog stick in order to switch between the different gameplay styles.

6. Once you have changed the gameplay style, press the B or circle button.

7. You should see a message saying that the settings configurations have been modified. Here, you need to select Apply Changes in order to confirm the change in gameplay style.

The next time you play a game in MLB The Show 23, you should be able to notice the new gameplay style you previously selected.